Welcome to the SAGES Stories Podcast! In this episode, Drs. Kevin El-Hayek and Dr. Jenny Shao talk to the one and only, the man, the myth, the legend: Manabu Yamamoto, MD. The founder of SAGES Far East and co-writer of “We Are The World, We Are The SAGES” joins us and talks about, well, just about everything. We cover early language acquisition, SA…

Welcome to the SAGES Stories Podcast! In this episode, Drs. Kevin El-Hayek and Dr. Jenny Shao talk to the one and only doyenne of SAGES – Executive Director Sallie Matthews. Sallie shares stories about how she got into the Executive Directoring business, how SAGES has transformed over the years, and what it means to be a successful woman in the fie…

Welcome to the SAGES Stories Podcast! In this episode, Drs. Kevin El-Hayek and Dr. Jenny Shao talk to one of the most fascinating surgeons around: James “Butch” Rosser, MD. Butch is a surgeon, a patient, a top-notch educator, the originator of the Top Gun contest, the catalyst behind the SAGES Mini Med School, and so much more. We hope you enjoy li…

Welcome to the SAGES Stories Podcast! This. Is. Huge. The biggest episode we’ve tried to do. The biggest episode we’ve ever done! Not one, not two, not three, but FOUR, FOUR PAST PRESIDENTS on one podcast. (ah ah ah) In this episode, Drs. Kevin El-Hayek and new co-host Dr. Jenny Shao talk to Past SAGES Presidents Drs. Hoarcio Asbun, Liane Feldman, …

Welcome to the SAGES Stories Podcast! In episode 26, we experience something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Let’s see if you can figure out to who/what each of the above applies! In this episode, Drs. Kevin El-Hayek and Archana Ramaswamy talk to Dr. Jenny Shao about podcasting in general, finding one’s path in surgery, …

Welcome to the SAGES Stories Podcast! In episode 25, we talk to researcher and dad extraordinaire, Chris DuCoin, MD and get his thoughts on surgeon scientists, SAGES Research efforts, and our intrepid hosts show us the worst possible way to get a grant accepted. Links from the pod: SAGES Research Grants SAGES Research Data Network 2025 Abstract Sub…

Welcome to the SAGES Stories Podcast! In episode 23, we talk to our resident expert on hippies, shag carpeting, beaded entryways, pattern-recognition, grants, research, and all things surgical: Carla Pugh, MD, PhD. Links from the pod: SAGES 2024 Annual Meeting Recordings SAGES SINC Investment Fund SAGES Ingenuity…

Welcome to the SAGES Stories Podcast! In episode 24, we talk to two past presidents, Aurora Pryor, MD and Steve Schwaitzberg, MD, and the now-current president Christopher Schlachta, MD all about the new SAGES for-profit company SAGES Ingenuity and the SAGES Investment Network Collaboration (SINC). Your hosts Shirin Towfigh, MD and Kevin El Hayek, …

Welcome to the SAGES Stories Podcast! In episode 22, we talk to the current President-Elect of SAGES, hard name to spell correctly, hockey fan and Canadian (but we repeat ourselves), and one of the cool kids: Christopher Schlachta, MD! Your hosts Shirin Towfigh, MD and Kevin El Hayek, MD talk to Dr. Schlachta about innovation in surgery, getting in…

Welcome to the SAGES Stories Podcast! In episode 21, we talk to the tiniest overachiever ever, Dana Telem, MD, current Vice President of SAGES, Professor of Surgery at the University of Michigan, and a great friend to many of us. Your hosts Shirin Towfigh, MD and Kevin El Hayek, MD talk to Dr. Telem about Fall weather (we might be posting this slig…

In episode 20 we talk to Dr. Schwaitzberg about socks, bingo, innovation, bad strategies for applying to med school, Club Med(?), plus current investment and innovation opportunities.By Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

In episode 19 we talk to Dr. King about learning to lead, the Glass Cliff, The Wallflowers (for some reason), belonging, advocacy, and implementing technology and more!By Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

In episode 18 we talk to Dr. Goldberg about his early years as a stage thespian, later years as a surgeon, Cleveland (of course), and much more.By Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

In episode 17 we talk to Dr. Soper about the wild-west early days of MIS, surgeons with frickin laser beams, and why SAGES is the best society ever.By Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

In episode 15 we talk to Dr. Johnson about Cleveland (why?), global surgery volunteerism, how to implement DEI correctly, offsetting surgery's carbon footprint, and more.By Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

In episode 15 we talk to Dr. Mary Hawn about the American Board of Surgery, challenges facing surgeons today, and Vizslas.By Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

In episode 14 we talk to Dr. Bruce Schirmer about HPB and the early partnerships between SAGES and the AHPBA, the early days of laparoscopy and endoscopy as he experienced them, and one of the most unfortunate/infamous SAGES Stories of all time.By Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

In episode 13 we talk to Dr. Gerry Fried about surgical education, the history of the SAGES Fundamentals Program, Canada, and much more.By Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

In episode 12 we talk to Dr. Caitlin Halbert about rock stardom, bartending, getting into surgery as a woman and finding those strong women mentors and more.By Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

In episode 11 we talk to Dr. Jeff Ponsky about endoscopy, Cleveland, and living on a compound. Plus, surgery, SAGES, family, and the importance of not taking oneself too seriously.By Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

In episode 10, this is it. The big one. We're talking to one of the OGs of SAGES, the Godfather of Colorectal Surgery himself: Gerald Marks, MD!By Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

This is a bonus podcast from Cold Steel talking to our President Elect, Patricia Sylla, MDBy Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

In episode 9, we get to listen to our current President-Elect - Patricia Sylla, MD talk about all things colorectal, family, and SAGES.By Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

In episode 8, we get to listen to founding SAGES Member, past-president, and the most recognizable voice in surgery, old Golden Throat himself: Rick Greene, MD!By Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

In episode 7, we double down on hernia talk (triple down if you count one of the hosts) and talk to Jake Greenberg, MD and Archana Ramaswamy, MD. Oh, yeah, they also happen to be the 2022 Program Chairs for the SAGES meeting so there might be a little more meeting talk than usual.By Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

Welcome to the SAGES Stories Podcast!In episode 6, we listen to a great person tell us great stories about SAGES, the American Board of Surgery, and life. This month we talk to none other than Jo Buyske, MD who is a past president of SAGES and the CEO and President of the ABS.Your hosts Shirin Towfigh, MD and Kevin El Hayek, MD talk to Dr. Buyske a…

In episode 5, we interview someone to whom we would pay to listen to read the phone book. We are happy to present SAGES President Elect for 2022-2023, newly minted Vice President of the American Board of Surgery, and doting grandfather John Mellinger, MD!By Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

Welcome to the SAGES Stories Podcast!In episode 4, we continue to bring you interesting stories from interesting surgeons. We are happy to present one of the founding members of SAGES, Past President, and genius inventor George Berci for your listening pleasure!Your hosts Shirin Towfigh, MD and Kevin El Hayek, MD talk to Dr. Berci about how he surv…

Shirin Towfigh, MD and Kevin El Hayek, MD talk to Dr. Pryor about how she came to be known as the undisputed Wii Boxing champ, how she met her husband and started her family during her residency, career development, and much moreBy Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

Current SAGES President Liane Feldman, MD tells us her story about how she started her career in surgery and SAGES and moves into many of the current projects she is spearheading during her presidential year, including FUSE, the 2022 Meeting, and more!By Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

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